Through

In many traditional Pan-Asian homes, the openness of windows are placed to create flow—to connect us in our interior space to the beauty of the exterior, or the natural world. Each culture has its own ornamental designs, as seen in lattices of homes and temples. I’m interested in showcasing a range of motifs (patterns recognizant of Pan-Asia), that together unify our shared notion of home—in relation to our ancestry and connection to the land. Not everyone in the city has access to nature right outside their windows, but this park can do that for its visitors.

This artwork titled “Through”, speaks to a shared sense of home, air flow , the feeling of a shared breath. This piece is inspired by the site’s history and community; intended to reflect the spatial and temporal passageway created by this park. 

We currently stand on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish People. This space is also formerly known as Little Tokyo. The Little Saigon neighborhood carries a lot of history and as we gather in this shared space, we are strengthening and creating new memories of many to come.–Artist statement